Edith Mary Young 1875 - 1945

Nationality:
British

Edith Mary Lees was born in 1875 in Chester. She married Robert Young on 5 August 1905 and they had six daughters. She died in 1945.

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Letter from Waynman Dixon (Relative of George Dixon, nephew of John Dixon), Great Ayton to Robert Young
States that Timothy Hackworth supplied stationary engines to collieries in Northumberland but not locomotives; lists locomotives built by William Lister who had a workshop near Hope Town Railway Foundry, belonging to W & A Kitching, this was not built in 1832 as stated by Robert Young but was an extension of an existing plant; suggests articles that will assist in research. The letter is dated ‘Tuesday’.

Letter from John Kitching, Darlington to Robert Young
Apologises for not writing sooner, has been completing chapel he has been building on Conheath; would like to receive photographs of Rastrick notebook describing and illustrating the alterations to machinery used on Etherley and Brusselton Inclines; Robert Young can publish ‘Along two Old Roads’ if he wishes to, other matters he will explain when he sees Robert Young in the autumn; Is reminded of George Edward Young who he ‘loved very much’.

Letter from Robert Young Pickering, Conheath, Dumfries to Robert Young, St Leonards on Sea
Hackworth's last locomotive; impossible that this was displayed at the Railway Jubilee.

Letter from John Kitching, Darlington to Robert Young
Just received publication ‘the Locomotive’, locomotive found at South Stretton Colliery ‘John Buddle’, snow plough, comparisons with ‘Samson’.

Letter from Samuel Holmes, New Jersey to Robert Young
Envelope from Office of the Director General of the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago to Robert Young, Hull

Envelope from Office of the Director General of the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago to Robert Young, Hull
Contains papers accumulated by Robert Young (b 1860 – d 1932) and Edith Mary Young (b 1875 - d 1954) (nee Lees).

Papers accumulated by Robert Young and Edith Mary Young (nee Lees)
Encloses material (not present).

Letter from an unknown sender at Ramsey's Glass Works, London to Robert Young
Awaits news that he has returned home safely, he has been away from home for ten years, it has been 14-15 years since Samuel Holmes left England; two of Robert Young's photo's were in Baltimore and Ohio exhibit, describes the world fair; invite to come to America, republican country ‘impressed with style’, has been presented with resolutions; describes his ill health and care of Mrs Fairchild ‘softening of the brain has set in'.

Letter from Samuel Holmes, Chicago to Robert Young
John Buddle; suggests material to put in the appendix; has written to Jack Hackworth [John Hennon Hackworth?] son of Timothy Hackworth’s brother asks to send Robert Young interesting items.

Letter from Samuel Holmes, New Jersey to Robert Young
Received a letter from Robert Young. Confirms that the address in Batley is Cross Bank, Batley, Yorkshire (the Manse); he banks with West Riding Unicorn Banking Co Limited, Batley; Pleased that he enjoys his position; hopes the news about East India Tramways is correct and shall be thankful if Robert Young’s £30 is not lost and says he is annoyed that Robert Young was made be a scapegoat but glad the Directors are putting their trust in the right man; the prospectus states that it was the action of the Indian Government that led to the disuse of steampower [sic].

Letter from George Edward Young, Batley to Robert Young

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